India is the proud owner of distinctive world heritage sites that draws tourists from all across the globe to India. These sites form a part of the cultural and natural heritage and are considered to be of great universal value. There are certain monuments in India that have been selected by UNESCO to encourage protection and preservation of cultural sites considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. A visit to such sites makes us updated with our glorious history and grants us the opportunity to listen to the grand narration of the spectacular monuments.
World Heritage sites are scattered throughout the country and bring out the real affluence of the art and culture of India. Agra fort, Ajanta Caves, Humayun's Tomb, Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, Taj Mahal and Elephanta Caves are just few of the sites that fall in the category of World Heritage sites. The Indian world heritage sites also depict the cultural richness and architectural strength of the ancient, medieval and modern India.
